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Plant Genetic Resources of Legumes in the Mediterranean
Author | : Nigel Maxted |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 418 |
Release | : 2001-05-31 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780792367079 |
Genetic erosion, that is, the loss of native plant and genetic diversity has been exponential from the Mediterranean Basin through the Twentieth century. This careless eradication of species and genetic diversity as a result of human activities from a 'hot-spot' of diversity threatens sustainable agriculture and food security for the temperate regions of the world. Since the early 1900s there has been a largely ad hoc movement to halt the loss of plant diversity and enhance its utilisation. The Convention on Biological Diversity and Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations International Undertaking on Plant Genetic Resources, both highlight the need to improve conservation methodologies and enhance utilisation techniques. It has been argued that the most important component of biodiversity is the genetic diversity of crop and forage species used to feed humans and livestock. These cultivated and related wild species provides the raw material for further selection and improvement. Leguminosae species are of major economic importance (peas, chickpeas, lentils and faba beans, as well as numerous forage species) and provide a particularly rich source of protein for human and animal foods. Their distribution is concentrated in the Mediterranean region and therefore the improvement of their conservation and use in the region is critical. This text is designed to help ensure an adequate breadth of legume diversity is conserved and to help maximise the use of that conserved diversity. The subjects of conservation and use of legume diversity, the Mediterranean ecosystem and taxonomy of legumes are introduced. Generic reviews of the taxonomy, centre of diversity, ecogeographic distribution, genetic diversity distribution, conservation status, conservation gaps and future research needs are provided, along with a discussion of the importance of rhizobia to the maintenance of legume diversity. Current ex situ and in situ conservation activities as well current legume uses are reviewed. In conclusion future priorities for ex situ and in situ plant genetic conservation and use of Mediterranean legumes are highlighted. All contributors look forward rather than simply reviewing past and current activities and therefore it is hoped that the identification of genetic erosion, location of taxonomic and genetic diversity and promotion of more efficient utilisation of conserved material will be enhanced.
Index to USDA Technical Bulletins, Numbers 1-1802
Author | : Ellen Kay Miller |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 130 |
Release | : 1993 |
Genre | : Agriculture |
ISBN | : |
Virus and Virus-like Diseases of Major Crops in Developing Countries
Author | : Gad Loebenstein |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 831 |
Release | : 2013-12-18 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9400707916 |
It appears that a comprehensive and up-to-date book on the impact of virus diseases on the major crops in developing countries is now much needed, especially as there have been rapid advances in the biological and molecular characterization and detection of the pathogens and possible approaches for their control. On the other hand, the economic losses caused by many of these diseases are tremendous and much of the accumulated knowledge to diminish the crop losses has not filtered through, or cannot be applied. This book is focused on the important crops. Each chapter on a specific crop will include inter alia, geographical distribution, the viruses - symptoms, damage, detection - a brief description of the viruses concerned, and present and future ways for their control. Experts from India, Nigeria, UK, USA, France, Germany, Peru, Japan, Australia, Netherlands, Venezuela, Kazakhstan and Israel (many of them from the International Research Institutions) have contributed chapters to this book.
Genetic Resources, Chromosome Engineering, and Crop Improvement
Author | : Ram J. Singh |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 632 |
Release | : 2005-03-16 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1135509689 |
The first book in this new series discusses grain legumes, which rank only second to cereals in supplying calories and protein to the world's population. With each chapter written by an internationally renowned scientist, the book reviews the role of alien germplasm for the domestication of each major legume crop. Discussion for each crop covers or
Legume (Fabaceae) Fruits and Seeds
Author | : Joseph H. Kirkbride |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Fabaceae |
ISBN | : 9781887905251 |